Bellyful

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛliˌfʊl/

Definitions of bellyful

noun a quantity of food that fills the stomach; a full stomach

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a bellyful of pasta at the party.

A2 After the long hike, we all had a bellyful of water from our canteens.

B1 The children were given a bellyful of candy at the birthday party.

B2 Despite having a bellyful of food, he still wanted dessert.

C1 She had a bellyful of laughter and good conversation at the dinner party.

C2 After the feast, everyone had a bellyful of delicious food and wine.

Examples of bellyful in a Sentence

formal After the feast, everyone had a bellyful of food and could barely move.

informal I ate so much pizza, I've got a bellyful and now I just want to take a nap.

slang I had a bellyful of drama at work today, I can't wait to go home and relax.

figurative She had a bellyful of lies from her ex-boyfriend and decided to cut ties with him for good.

Grammatical Forms of bellyful

• past tense: bellyfulled
• plural: bellyfuls
• comparative: more bellyful
• superlative: most bellyful
• present tense: bellyfuls
• future tense: will bellyful
• perfect tense: have bellyfulled
• continuous tense: is bellyfuling
• singular: bellyful
• positive degree: bellyful
• infinitive: to bellyful
• gerund: bellyfuling
• participle: bellyfulled

Origin and Evolution of bellyful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bellyful' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bælful', which meant 'a full belly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bellyful' has retained its original meaning of having a full stomach, but it is now commonly used in a figurative sense to express being fed up or having had enough of something.